Building Construction

The Residential Building Program is now offering BLDT 170 which
fulfills the State of Michigan 60-hour requirement to apply for a
Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License.
Call 517-483-5338 for more information.

Building Construction Program

Do you like taking on the challenge of building and renovation
projects? Do you take pride in your woodworking or carpentry ability? Do
you like taking on challenges and completing them? If you do, why not
channel those interests and abilities into a career. Take a close look
at the Residential Building Program at Lansing Community College. You
will gain hands on experiences in the essentials you will need to
progress in the field. You will learn the skills needed to construct
single family, multi family, and commercial buildings. As a program
completer, you would start as a framing crew member, work up to being a
crew leader, and then could become a project manager or superintendent.
From there you could move into owning your own business, or get involved
in the supply side of the construction industry.

The employment outlook for carpenters is expected to grow by 20% from
2010-2020. (Occupational Outlook Handbook- Bureau of Labor and
Statistics.) This outlook is based the expected demand for carpenters in
new home construction, increased home remodeling needs, and upkeep of
existing infrastructure. The median annual wage for carpenters was
$39,510 in May of 2010, with the top 10% earning $71,600. The national
pay data for the hourly rate is $12.21-$30.90.

LCC's Residential Building Program is highly respected and will
provide you with the necessary skills employers want in their employees.
You will learn construction techniques, framing with wood and steel,
estimating both materials and costs, and building codes. You will
receive the knowledge, skills, and abilities to help you succeed.

Our faculty members are dedicated professionals who will help you to
attain academic and professional success. Instruction is based on
established practices and hands on experiences. You can also take the
Builders License Review course to help you take the state exam. Our
instructors also have the real world experiences that will add relevance
to your learning. Courses are offered throughout the year, including
nights and weekends to accommodate your needs

We want you in our classrooms next year. If you are looking for
direction on how to get started with us as you embark on your promising
career let us know how we can help. We have a spot reserved for you.
Contact us online to learn more about helping you get a great start on
your path to success.